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VSL#3

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Medically Reviewed by Oluni Odunlami, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Oct 02, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: Bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available

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What is VSL#3?

Bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus is a medical food used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria" to maintain a healthy digestive tract (stomach and intestines).

Bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus is used in people with irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, or an ileal pouch.

Not all uses for bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus have been approved by the FDA. This product should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Warnings

Before using this product, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus if you have certain medical conditions.

Bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus is available in capsule, tablet, powder, and chewable tablet formulations. Do not use different formulations at the same time without medical advice.

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:

  • milk allergy or lactose intolerance; or
  • if you are taking an antibiotic medication.

It is not known whether bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

How should I use VSL#3

Use VSL#3 (Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, And Streptococcus) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.

Check your product label to see whether you should take this product with or without food.

Mix the oral powder with cold water or a non-carbonated drink or soft food (applesauce, yogurt, ice cream). Eat or drink this mixture right away. Do not save it for later use.

You may also open the capsule and sprinkle the probiotic into a cold drink or cold soft food, following the same directions for the oral powder.

Mix this product only with a cold liquid or soft food.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus.

Store this product in the refrigerator, do not freeze. Heat or humidity may affect the live bacteria in this product, making it less effective.

Throw away this product if the expiration date on the label has passed.

If you need to store this product out of a refrigerator, it will keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature without affecting the live bacteria. Protect the probiotic from heat, humidity, and direct light.

What should I do if I missed a dose of VSL#3 (Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, And Streptococcus)?

Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and streptococcus to make up the missed dose.

VSL#3 side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects may include:

  • stomach bloating or discomfort.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect VSL#3?

Do not mix the oral powder with hot liquids or foods.

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